Core, MN
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Stay near popular Core attractions
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Minneapolis: Food-Themed Cruises on Lake Minnetonka
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
Core Hotel Deals
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG
The Saint Paul Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America
"Awesome for kids!! Two pools, one for toddlers, ranging from 6” to 2’ deep. Comfy bed and pillow (soft and more firm available). Great shuttle service, to and from the airport as well as the mall of America- and I think more places, we just didn’t try to go anywhere else. Rooms surround the pool, ..."
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026
Radisson Blu Mall of America
"Great place to stay if you are visiting MOA!! Direct access to the mall from the 2nd floor. The front desk staff very nice, courteous and accommodating. The airport shuttle staff (outstanding) 30 minute rotations to the airport (free). The restaurant (Fire Lake) delicious food, drinks, desserts and ..."
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South
"Convenient location. But the shuttle only runs once an hour. The room felt very unclean. The carpet was darn right gross. Breakfast was horrible. The room at night was super bright. Made it hard to sleep the lights outside of the room blasted into the room and the curtains did practically nothing. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026
Where to stay in Core
Downtown Minneapolis
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Minneapolis. Check out top attractions like U.S. Bank Stadium and Target Field, and jump on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Warehouse - Hennepin Station to see more of the city.
South Minneapolis
If you're spending time in South Minneapolis, check out sights like Lake Nokomis or Lake Harriet and hop on the metro to see more the city at 38th Street Station or 46th Street Station.
Downtown West
Travelers love Downtown West for its popular shops, and you can see more of Minneapolis by jumping on the metro at Nicollet Mall Station or Government Plaza Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Center for the Arts.
Downtown St. Paul
Spend some time visiting places like Fitzgerald Theater while getting to know Downtown St. Paul, and be sure to check out the live music. You can hop aboard the metro at 10th Street Station or Central Station to see more of the area.
East Bloomington
While you're in East Bloomington, take in top sights like Mall of America or Nickelodeon Universe, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mall of America Station or 28th Avenue Station.